Turkey current news

Here are some current news stories from Turkey:

Politics

• Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced plans to hold a referendum on April 16 to amend the country's constitution and grant himself greater powers. (Source: BBC)
• The Turkish government has launched a crackdown on opposition parties, with several leaders and lawmakers arrested or detained on charges of terrorism and espionage. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• Turkey has expelled 10 Western diplomats, including ambassadors from the US, Germany, and the Netherlands, in response to their countries' refusal to extradite Turkish citizens accused of terrorism. (Source: CNN)

Economy

• Turkey's economy has been hit hard by a currency crisis, with the lira falling to a record low against the US dollar. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Turkish government has implemented a series of austerity measures to stabilize the economy, including a hike in interest rates and a reduction in government spending. (Source: Reuters)
• Turkey has signed a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to receive a $1.5 billion loan to help stabilize the economy. (Source: Bloomberg)

Security

• Turkey has launched a military operation in northeastern Syria against Kurdish-led forces, which has sparked international criticism and concerns about the safety of civilians. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Turkish military has also been involved in a conflict with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in southeastern Turkey, which has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of soldiers and civilians. (Source: BBC)
• Turkey has accused the US of supporting the PKK and has threatened to cut off diplomatic ties with Washington if the US does not take action against the group. (Source: CNN)

Other news

• Turkey has been affected by a severe drought, which has led to water shortages and crop failures. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Turkish government has launched a campaign to promote tourism in the country, which has seen a decline in recent years due to security concerns and economic instability. (Source: Travel Weekly)
• Turkey has been hosting a summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which has brought together leaders from over 50 Muslim-majority countries to discuss issues such as terrorism and economic cooperation. (Source: Al Jazeera)